Henry Horan | |
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Born | 12 August 1890 Newcastle West, County Limerick, UK[1] |
Died | 15 August 1961 (aged 71) Haslar, England[2] |
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Years of service | 1910–1941 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Coventry HMS Barham New Zealand Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
Rear-Admiral Henry Edward Horan CB DSC (12 August 1890 – 15 August 1961) was an Irish Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the New Zealand Division.[2]
Horan was born in Newcastle West, County Limerick to John Horan, a civil engineer, and Elizabeth Hannah Barker.[3] He was educated at Stubbington House School. He entered Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth in January 1906.[2]